In response to heightened wildfire risks, the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia have implemented bans on outdoor activities such as hiking and fishing in forested areas. New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt emphasized that the restrictions aim to protect residents from injury and to prevent emergency services from being overwhelmed. Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston echoed the concerns, allowing beach access but prohibiting bonfires. The Democracy Fund criticized these bans as irrational, while enforcement challenges were noted in Newfoundland and Labrador. The rationale for the bans has shifted over time, initially citing fire risks from human activity, then concerns about potential injuries and emergency response capacity, and more recently the sudden spread of fires. Nova Scotia faces additional challenges with arsonists reportedly increasing wildfire threats. Controversially, the province has been spraying thousands of acres of forest with glyphosate-based herbicides, such as Bayer's Vision Max, during drought conditions, raising health and environmental concerns. This spraying has been described as secretive, with permits labeled under pesticides rather than herbicides. Nova Scotia MP Jessica Fancy-Landry has called for increasing fines for violations of these outdoor activity bans, which currently can reach up to $25,000. Critics argue that the bans resemble climate lockdowns and question their true intent, while others highlight inconsistencies and the lingering influence of COVID-19-era policies.